IanHenry Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I had the chance to ride on the Flying Scotsman yesterday, to good an opportunity to miss. Here's a little video that I did as they were getting the loco running: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnwkqmd2wh8 Who doesn't love steam trains! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Steam locomotives - Magnificent and the Flying Scotsman is one of the very best of the lot. I bet you had a whale of a time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Those steam engine noises and smells are fantastic, and that thundering vibration in the ground. Its almost elemental. I know that was a great experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I was in East Grinstead today and saw that it's coming to the Bluebell railway. Might take the opportunity myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Magnificent. Power and presence. I was in East Grinstead today and saw that it's coming to the Bluebell railway. Might take the opportunity myself. Think that's near me - any details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I am 'green' with envy..... What a superb, evocative clip capturing the essence of steam..... Personal favourites are the North York Moors and the Welsh Highland Railways And the Fort William to Mallaig Railway isn't too bad either.... V PS Not forgetting the Vale of Rheidol Railway..... I just put my station master's cap on and blew my whistle....:blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Magnificent. Power and presence. Think that's near me - any details? If i remember rightly you're Dorking way? I was just at the Sainsbury's next to the station and saw a sign saying it was coming next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 I was in East Grinstead today and saw that it's coming to the Bluebell railway. Might take the opportunity myself. I think you'll have to book early, all the seats on the Keighley and Worth Valley railway sold out very quickly. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 My nearest steam lines to me are the Isle of Wight Steam Rail and the Watercress Line Mid Hants. About time to visit one maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 The Strathspey Railway in Scotland is very good, no crowds and riding with the Cairngorms as a backdrop, great stuff: https://www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk/ Also during Summer every Wednesday you can ride a steam train along the Seattle to Carlisle line, but it gets booked up very early. It just so happens that my favourite Gibson dealer is in Carlisle and my Wife and I have got a reservation for it in August. The possibilities are endless Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 If i remember rightly you're Dorking way? Further West, Surrey/Hants border. .....the Watercress Line Mid Hants. That's the one near me. Sorry my mistake. Where is the Bluebell line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Nice footage of a magnificent Beast, Ian! Very evocative of a bygone age. The line from Lakeside to Haverthwaite in the Lake District is well worth a trip for those that way inclined. It's possible to buy a ticket which includes a sail in a steam ferry up Lake Windermere, too. We did it last August and it was delightful. http://www.lakesiderailway.co.uk/ ...every Wednesday you can ride a steam train along the Seattle to Carlisle line, but it gets booked up very early... Perhaps it's full of all our friends from Washington State coming to the UK for a visit?... Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Love steam locomotives. When I worked at the Union Pacific they brought in the Big Boy. The largest steam engine in the U.S. All of us at the Omaha shops got to take our family for a ride free. It was amazing. Then while I was still there, they planned on retiring it and I got to watch as they stripped it down and repainted the locomotive and tender car. Now it sits at the bridge between Omaha Nebraska and Council Bluffs Iowa. But I've had the pleasure to ride on several other steam locomotives. Union Pacific even built the one for Omaha's Henry Dorly Zoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 The Strathspey Railway in Scotland is very good, no crowds and riding with the Cairngorms as a backdrop, great stuff: https://www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk/ Also during Summer every Wednesday you can ride a steam train along the Seattle to Carlisle line, but it gets booked up very early. It just so happens that my favourite Gibson dealer is in Carlisle and my Wife and I have got a reservation for it in August. The possibilities are endless Ian I've done the Settle to Carlisle route as a young man. Enjoyed it no end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 That's the one near me. Sorry my mistake. Where is the Bluebell line? Still close by. Border of East & West Sussex. Close to Sheffield Park. I've not seen that line though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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